Get a wave at the weekend? There were plenty of options around and Monday morning sees more of the same – although the swell is definitely smaller and less consistent. On the other hand, this morning at any rate, it looked clean and in the fun shoulder to head plus range (given the 10 second period and 3 metre average height at sea, I’d expect a few bombs in the mix though).

Wind is westerly as the day kicks off by will go SW and according to the Bureau it should back off a bit toward lunch time. Tide will be high at 1445.

As we all know, the energy for this swell is coming from a very slow moving low pressure system and as a consequence we can expect solid waves all week.

Winter is here!

Speaking of the seasons, I hope you’ve cleared the decks for the first surfrider winter solstice jam this Thursday night at Deck Bar in Dee Why. Tunes, tubes and talkin’ surf. It’ll be the highlight of the surfing social season no doubt. It’s only $20 bucks in and you get a couple drinks and finger food for your ticket. Speaking of which, leaving it until the night to buy your ticket isn’t the best idea. Best to book online now

Celebrating protecting our waves and beaches through music, film and community.

Surfrider Foundation is a devoted group of surfers, coastal scientists and activists who have been protecting waves and beaches for the past 20 years. Proceeds from this event will support the work of Surfrider Foundation’s high impact environmental programs.

“I’m really looking forward to this event. It will be a celebration of the great work that Surfrider does for our ocean and beaches – as well as a brilliant party” – Barton Lynch former world surfing champion and Surfrider Foundation Board Member.

Weather Situation A complex low pressure system over the southwestern Tasman Sea is expected to be very slow moving until Tuesday, followed by a ridge strengthening over the coast later in the week. Forecast for Monday until midnight Strong wind warning for Monday for Sydney Coastal Waters Winds Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots in the middle of the day. Seas 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell Southerly 3 metres. Weather The chance of thunderstorms offshore. Caution Large swells breaking dangerously close inshore. Tuesday 18 June Strong wind warning for Tuesday for Sydney Coastal Waters Winds Southwesterly 20 to 25 knots tending south to southwesterly 25 to 30 knots in the early afternoon. Seas 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell Southerly 2.5 to 3 metres. Weather The chance of thunderstorms offshore from the early afternoon. Caution Large swells breaking dangerously close inshore. Wednesday 19 June Winds South to southwesterly 20 to 30 knots. Seas 2 to 3 metres. Swell South to southeasterly 3 to 4 metres.